An eight-month-old Canadian baby has become the first ever to be issued a genderless health card.

Kori Doty gave birth to Searyl Atli in November last year and is campaigning to keep the baby's sex off all official records, arguing that a 'visual inspection' of a baby is not capable of determining what gender a person will identify as when they grow up.

The parent, who is a non-binary person, identifying as neither female nor male, wants Searyl to be able to 'discover their own gender', the BBC reports.

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Kori told CBC: "I'm raising Searyl in in such a way that until they have the sense of self and command of vocabulary to tell me who they are, I'm recognising them as a baby and trying to give them all the love and support to be the most whole person that they can be outside of the restrictions that come with the boy box and the girl box."

Kori is part of the Gender-Free ID Coalition, and believes that those who later identify with a different gender than the one assigning to them at birth can face lots of problems further down the line.

They continued: "When I was born, doctors looked at my genitals and made assumptions about who I would be, and those assignments followed me and followed my identification throughout my life.

"Those assumptions were incorrect, and I ended up having to do a lot of adjustments since then."

The parent has claimed that local authorities have refused to issue a birth certificate without a gender printed on it, so they have applied for a review of the case and brought in a lawyer. According to CBC there are seven other complainants also wanting to change their birth certificates.

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The case of the gender-free health cards has been reported as a world first by Canadian media.

In the UK, campaigners have called for a third gender option on British passports, for people who who don't identify as either male or female.

"Those assumptions were incorrect, and I ended up having to do a lot of adjustments since then."

I'm sure this fucking moron thinks he/she/it is doing thinks for the right reason but the truth of the matter is that they are just making the child's life a misery. Apart from the bullying at school which is going to fuck up its life, the practicalities of life further down the line with trying to fill in forms etc doesn't bear thinking about.

That's always assuming the child hasn't killed itself before it reaches and age when the parent thinks it acceptable to chose a gender and then, what then? Is there even a fucking process for formalising that to the satisfaction of the authorities? And if there is such a process in Canada, I hope they have no desire to travel because most of the countries in the world are just not going to let people in with bullshit documentation.

Bride-to-be left her sons aged 11 and six home alone with a pan of soup while she flew to Paris to marry man she met on the Internet

The mother left a pan of soup for the boys, who are aged 11 and six, court heard

She went to Paris to make arrangements for wedding to man she met on Internet

She was arrested after younger child told his teacher his mother was in France

She was spared prison sentence court heard she was otherwise a good mother

A bride-to-be left her two young sons home alone for two days to fly to Paris after meeting an online husband.

The mother left a pan of soup for the boys, aged 11 and six, and rang to see how they were getting on, a court heard.

She was arrested after the younger child told his teacher his mother was in France and he and his brother were at home, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, on their own.

The woman, who cannot be named to protect the identities of the boys, pleaded guilty to neglecting her sons over a two-day period in March.

She was spared an immediate prison sentence after Bradford Crown Court heard she was otherwise a good mother and her children were now back with her after a spell in foster care.

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The mother, in her 30s, was spared a prison sentence for leaving her children alone while she went to Paris after Bradford Crown Court heard she was otherwise a good mother (file photo)

Prosecutor Philip Adams told the court the mother, aged in her 30s, left home at 6am and intended to be back by midnight the following day.

She was going to Paris to make arrangements for her wedding to the man she had met over the Internet.

She flew to Paris from Manchester Airport leaving the boys to attend school by themselves and stay at home overnight on their own.

Mr Adams said that when the six-year-old child told his teacher, the police were alerted.

The children were collected from their home and put in social services accommodation.

Their mother, who was told by a friend that the police were on to her, flew back early.

She was arrested when she arrived back the following lunchtime.

The woman made full admissions to the police, telling them she went to Paris to make arrangements to marry.

She wanted her children to stay with a family friend while she was absent but they refused to go there and the older boy persuaded her that they could manage.

The woman said she left a large pan of soup for the boys and some money.

In mitigation, her solicitor advocate Tom Rushbrooke said: 'This lady made a terrible mistake and she realises that now.'

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Prosecutor Philip Adams told the court the mother left home at 6am and intended to be back by midnight the following day (file photo)

She had been left to fend for herself as a child and was bringing up her sons to be resilient and to look after themselves, Mr Rushbrooke told the court.

'She is otherwise a very caring mother. They are well looked after, well fed and clothed,' he said.

The woman took documents to Paris to be processed before the wedding and she still wanted the marriage to go ahead. She now had passports for both her sons and would take them with her next time she travelled to France.

Her children were back with her from foster care and would be deeply affected if she went to prison, he added.

Sentencing the woman to a six month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, Judge Robert Bartfield told her that immediate custody would be destructive to her children as they had only recently returned from care to live with her.

He told her: 'You put the boys in significant danger by leaving them alone.'

Judge Bartfield also ordered that she undertakes a rehabilitation activity requirement with the probation service.

London Tube staff ditch 'ladies and gentlemen' for gender-neutral greetings

'We want everyone to feel welcome on our transport network'

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Transport for London (TfL) workers have been told to ditch the phrase "ladies and gentlemen" in a bid to go gender-neutral.

Instead, staff should use inclusive greetings like "good morning everyone" to make passengers feel more welcome.

The decision comes after various activists, including LGBT charity Stonewall, campaigned for the change for months, claiming that although "ladies and gentlemen" was "polite", it was "outdated" and "belonged to yesterday".

Pre-recorded announcements and written guidelines for staff will also be reviewed and amended across the city.

‘We have reviewed the language that we use in announcements and elsewhere and will make sure that it is fully inclusive, reflecting the great diversity of London."

During a Mayor's Question Time at the end of June, Sadiq Khan expressed concern that some customers did not feel comfortable about how certain station announcements were made.

"I am keen that TfL addresses these concerns by speaking in a more neutral way when referring to gender," he said.

"TfL has made a commitment to transition from gender-specific phrases like ‘ladies and gentlemen’ which are currently used in announcements, to a gender-neutral alternative such as ‘good morning/good afternoon everyone".

‘TfL has briefed its staff on this, though from time to time, well-meaning staff may still use the term ‘ladies and gentlemen’. If this happens frequently, TfL will issue reminders to staff."
A spokesman for Stonewall said: “Language is extremely important to the lesbian, gay, bi and trans community, and the way we use it can help ensure all people feel included.

“We welcome gender neutral announcements to be rolled out across TfL, as it will ensure that everyone – no matter who they identify as - feels accounted for.”

Institutions across the UK have made similar commitments this year, including Cardiff Metropolitan University's decision to ban phrases like "forefathers" and "right-hand man" in March.

I haven't got a problem with ditching Ladies and Gentleman. It is outdated. Look around the next time you're on the tube you'll see very few of either. I do oppose changing everyday language in the name of political correctness though. Universities will always be full of cunts and they can do what they like but when it starts spreading to the real world, there needs to be a backlash against it before the gobby minority impose their retarded views on the silent minority.

I would rather be sacked than cow-tow to this kind of bollocks if they ever tried to impose it in my workplace. Some people seem to want to go out of their way to be offended these days and that really makes me want to defy them on principle.

If they want to do something useful, get rid of the Miss/Mrs prefix and just have the one term. Again, use of the wrong one can lead to people choosing to take offence because we all carry a crystal ball and there's fuck all else left in the world to worry about is there?

To paraphrase someone, all it takes for cuntyness to prevail is for the sensible to remain silent.

Anyone who still believes black people can't be racist, have a watch of this..

The good news is that this vile woman got sacked from her job as a professor at Essex County College in Newark because of this Of course, she brought race in to it once again, claiming she had been 'publicly lynched', despite the college president who fired her being black himself

Iraqi man threatened to "kill all the English" after bursting into church service in Barnard Castle

Zana Hussan said he hated the English before walking into the church in Barnard Castle.

A DRUNK Iraqi man burst into a Methodist Church mid-service on a Sunday afternoon, marched to the front and started shouting and swearing at the congregation, a court heard.

Zana Hussan said he hated the English before walking into the church in Barnard Castle during the service. After police arrested him he told them “I will f****** kill you and kill all the English bastards”.

The 29-year-old, from Bishop Auckland, admitted the racially aggravated public order offence, which took place on July 9, when he appeared before magistrates in Newton Aycliffe yesterday.

Ansab Shan, prosecuting, said a witness was outside the church with his children when he saw the defendant on a bench talking loudly and becoming aggressive.

"The witness heard him talking about Iraq and his hatred of the English and he was swearing.

"The defendant then walked into the church and even though the service had started he walked straight to the front and began shouting and swearing. Members of the congregation, which included children, were clearly upset by the defendant's actions.

"The witness, along with other worshippers, tried to escort him outside the church.

"After a short while police also arrived and arrested the defendant. The defendant then became more aggressive and abusive and began shouting “I will f***** kill you and kill all the English bastards. He made references to the war in Iraq."

Mitigating, Ben Pagman said Hassan had been in the UK since 2008 but he was "effectively here illegally without permission to remain".

He said because he had no National Insurance number he could not work, or claim benefits.

"On this day in question he had gone to Barnard Castle for a day out," he said. "He got himself drunk, as he has done in the past. He saw a congregation outside the church, has gone across and accepts the comments attributed to him.

“The court may regard this as perhaps not at the sinister end while clearly extremely distressing for the people who witnessed it, but more representative of the frustrations and drunken ramblings of a man who finds himself in a position that I have already described, unable to work or claim benefits.

Magistrates thought the offence was more serious than was reflected in the charge and asked the Crown Prosecution Service to review the charge, but this was denied.

Bench chairman Nick Edger imposed an 18-month conditional discharge and a two-year restraining order banning Hassan from coming within 100 metres of the Methodist Church on Galgate, Barnard Castle. He said: "With regards to sentence, our hands as a bench are tied."

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So here we have an immigrant who offers and contributes absolutely zilch to our society, is here illegally, is clearly a hate-filled racist, yet instead of deporting the horrible fucker back to Iraq he is let off with not much more than a ticking off.

I wonder what would have been the outcome had a white person gone in to a Mosque saying that he was going to kill all the Muslims? I think I know

Two Polish men jailed for throwing bacon inside a mosque while yelling ‘enjoy f******’TWO drunk men who threw rashers of bacon inside a mosque before shouting "enjoy f******" have been jailed for eight months.

Piotr Czak-Zukowski, 28 and Mateusz Pawlikowski, 22 have been jailed for eight months
Mateusz Pawlikowski, 22, and Piotr Czak-Zukowski, 28, approached one of the worshippers from the Al-Rahman Mosque, swore at him and threw a rasher of bacon towards him before throwing more rashers onto the floor of the prayer room.

The men, who are both Polish, left the mosque in Camden, North London and the police were called.

They had both been drinking at an Oktoberfest event in Canary Wharf before they travelled to the mosque.

DC Tracey McMath, from the Camden Community Safety Unit, said: "The defendants showed a complete disregard for the faith and belief of others in this callous and highly offensive incident and I hope their convictions highlight that we will not tolerate hate crime in any of its forms.

"I know this incident has had a significant impact on the community and commend the victims for speaking up.

"Hate crime is often a hidden crime and it is essential we stand together with policing partners, colleagues and groups to investigate all such allegations, support victims and bring perpetrators to justice."

Prosecutor Carol Summers said: “All of a sudden a man threw some meat in the caretaker’s direction that turned out to be some bacon.

“The meat landed on the floor about two metres away from him and he said he could see immediately that it was a rasher.”

The pair appeared at Blackfriars Crown Court on Tuesday, where they were both sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment for criminal damage and eight months’ concurrent imprisonment for a racial public order offence.

The defending lawyer, Philip Haworth, said Czak-Zukowski, had lost his job and his home after being jailed and is “deeply remorseful”.

Ania Grudzinska, defending Pawlikowski, said: “There have been incidents already in Pentonville prison and so he has been given a taste of his own medicine.”

The pair have both been attacked by Muslim prisoners after been remanded in custody in HMP Pentonville, the court heard.

The two men have since faced attacks from Muslims in Pentonville Prison
The mosque’s caretaker has described the attack as a “hate crime targeting the Muslim community".

He also said that he feared his life was in danger during the attack.

As the Judge Peter Clarke jailed the two men, he said: “It seems to me that the religious aggravation in the offence is the offence itself.

“Obviously throwing that smoked meat in an ordinary public Christian place is a completely different context from that which you intended.

“The two of you were in drink which is no mitigation, you were merely doing what you thought of doing no doubt sober but found you could do more easily inebriated.

“You threw rashers of bacon indiscriminately around that very important place of worship to the local Muslims."

Anyone who still believes black people can't be racist, have a watch of this..

The good news is that this vile woman got sacked from her job as a professor at Essex County College in Newark because of this Of course, she brought race in to it once again, claiming she had been 'publicly lynched', despite the college president who fired her being black himself

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Lol, She's more ignorant that racist, In her small mind whites are the cause of all black problems because of slavery, a lot of Ignorant American blacks have that same problem although they have never been enslaved themselves, it's a bit like me having a problem with Tarring and Feathering.

The guy should have said do some research and look into the Arab Slave trade, they invented it and If I'm not mistaken I think the Irish were among the last to be plucked from European shores.

Just think without slaves we'd have no pyramids, I bet she'd have no problem visiting them.

So here we have an immigrant who offers and contributes absolutely zilch to our society, is here illegally, is clearly a hate-filled racist, yet instead of deporting the horrible fucker back to Iraq he is let off with not much more than a ticking off.

I wonder what would have been the outcome had a white person gone in to a Mosque saying that he was going to kill all the Muslims? I think I know

I'm not going to read that Seen because it's the sort of thing that gets by back up.
I have a feeling though times are a changing, diversity isn't working and the liberal PC brigade won't last much longer after Brexit, I'd also hazard a guess the guy's a nutjob lol.

In the job I do I speak to people from here there and everywhere and recently I've noticed Muslims also getting pissed off with people like this, It won't be long before we band together and sort the fcukers out between us imo without fear of upsetting anybody.

The advert for Aptamil baby formula showed girls wanting to be ballerinas

Advertisements that show men failing at simple household tasks and women left to clean up are set to be banned by the UK advertising watchdog.

The Advertising Standards Authority will crack down on ads that feature stereotypical gender roles.

Ads that mock people for not conforming to gender types or reinforce gender roles had "costs for individuals, the economy and society", the ASA said.

As a result new rules will be drawn up that will take effect next year.

The ASA said it had decided to conduct a review following the public's reaction to the "beach body ready" advertising campaign in 2015. It prompted a wave of complaints for showing a bikini-clad model in an advertisement for a slimming product, which critics said was socially irresponsible.

In the past the ASA has banned ads on grounds of objectification, inappropriate sexualisation, and for suggesting it is desirable for young women to be unhealthily thin.

But in several instances the regulator had received complaints about ads that featured sexist stereotypes or mocked people who didn't follow traditional roles, which it had not investigated or ruled against, because they were not in breach of the current guidelines.

One example was an advert for Aptamil baby milk formula that showed girls growing up to be ballerinas and boys becoming engineers.

Complaints had also been made about adverts for clothing retailer Gap that showed a boy becoming an academic, and a girl becoming a "social butterfly".

Protein World's 2015 advert sparked a huge backlash

An advertisement for KFC featured one man teasing another, who said he suffered from anxiety, over his lack of masculinity.

The review suggested that new standards should consider whether the stereotypes shown would "reinforce assumptions that adversely limit how people see themselves and how others see them."

"Portrayals which reinforce outdated and stereotypical views on gender roles in society can play their part in driving unfair outcomes for people," said Guy Parker, chief executive of the ASA.

"While advertising is only one of many factors that contribute to unequal gender outcomes, tougher advertising standards can play an important role in tackling inequalities and improving outcomes for individuals, the economy and society as a whole."

Not all stereotypes would be barred, however.

The ASA suggested showing a woman cleaning or a man doing DIY tasks was acceptable.

However it would be unacceptable if a family was shown making a mess and the woman was left with the sole responsibility to clean it up, or a man was shown "trying and failing to undertake simple parental or household tasks".

The ASA also said ads suggesting specific activities were suitable only for boys or girls were problematic.

This just about sums up everything that is wrong with our country at the moment, the authorities bending over backwards to try and make sure no-one can ever be offended again, even though some of these adverts would only offend people who have absolutely zero sense of humour and/or total arseholes.

What the fuck is the obsession with trying to eradicate gender from our society? A minuscule proportion of people have suddenly decided that they no longer want to be identified as neither male nor female and now children are supposed to be damaged somehow if they are treated differently?

Look at some of the adverts below that were complained about. What kind of special needs window lickers must these cunts be to be so offended by them that they've actually took the time to ring/email/write to the ASA and say the advert should be banned?

If we are so determined to eradicate stereotypes between males and females and treat everyone as alike, are we to do away with the antiquated notion that a man should never hit a woman? I mean, that's supporting the stereotype that ALL men are bigger and stronger than ALL women, isn't it?

Women sex offenders will then have to be given the same sentences as male sex offenders, including female teachers who have sex with their pupils (who usually get a fraction of the punishment a male teacher would).

And then of course the Family Law courts will have to stop automatically granting main custody to the mother in 95% of parental rights cases when a couple with children break up, and go 50/50...as the current law supports the stereotype that a mother is always the better parent than a father.

Maybe not.

Which adverts drew complaints over sexism?

Whether it be housewives left to clear up the mess of their families, fathers freaking out when mummy leaves them holding the baby, or children picking "boys" or "girls" toys, the way men and women are portrayed in advertising can often lead to complaints.

There has been little chance to take such ads to task, as there are currently no rules on the portrayal of gender stereotypes through advertising.

But this is set to change as the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) plans to bring in new guidelines from 2018, cracking down on ads that mock people for not conforming to gender stereotypes or that reinforce gender roles.

Here are some examples from the ASA of adverts it has received complaints about over gender stereotypes - but not taken action on.

Aptamil babies of the future
This advert from the formula company shows three babies exploring as youngsters but growing into their careers.

The two baby boys have futures as engineers and mountain climbers.

However, the baby girl as depicted as growing into a ballerina.

A spokesman from the ASA said complainants considered the ad portrayed negative gender stereotypes, but he added: "We did not find grounds for a formal investigation."

The boy is portrayed as a "little scholar" with an Albert Einstein T-shirt, promising that his "future starts here".

However, the girl has the title of "social butterfly", wearing glittery cat ears and clothes that will be "the talk of the playground".

The ASA said Gap took steps to take the ad down so it "did not have grounds for further investigation".

KFC Anxiety
A TV advert from fast food chain KFC, depicting two men arguing about the size of their new TVs, attracted complaints because of its treatment of anxiety disorders.

After one character boasts how much bigger his TV is - because he is "a man" - he continues to mock the second man for owning scented candles.

"You know those candles help with my anxiety," he replies. "You're a monster."

The majority of complainants said the advert implied that it was acceptable to make fun of a mental health problem.

A number also objected because it equated anxiety with a lack of masculinity, and helped perpetuate the damaging view that men shouldn't admit to mental health concerns.

The ASA said it did not consider the advert to cause serious or widespread offence on either point, so no further action was taken.

I Am The Agent 'for the missus'
This estate agent advert, which appeared on the London Underground, attracted complaints over gender stereotypes.

Complainants said it made men appear to be in charge of the finances, while making out it was his role to buy "the missus a new kitchen".

The ASA spokesman said: "Whilst we fully appreciated the concerns that were raised, we considered this specific ad described one person's personal situation and what that one person decided to do with the money saved.

"We acknowledged that some readers may have found the wording in the ad to be distasteful, and the overall premise somewhat old-fashioned.

"However, we did not consider that it was likely to cause serious or widespread offence on the basis suggested and we therefore didn't take further action on this occasion."

He wrote: “This has taken me some serious time & thinking to write this post! As you all know last year I did a story with the papers about wanting to look like Beckham and because I spent 20K to look like him!

Jack made the shock confession on social media
Jack added: “When I was at college I had anxiety and depression really bad and my psychiatry (sic) said I could not work!

“FAME doesn’t solve your problem it actually made my problems worse! Don’t get me wrong it’s amazing having free things sent to you or GETTING invited to celebrity events or being paped (sic) but behind the cameras I was living in a fantasy!”

Jack Johnson claimed to have had liposuction to look like Beckham too
He concluded: “I am not doing this post to get any attention or reaction I’m doing this to let you all know I JUST WANT TO BE LIKED AND LOVED THATS ALL.”

It sparked a mixed reaction from fans, as many blasted him for the lies, while others insisted he needed to be “true to himself”.

Jack became famous through his shock lies

Jack has revealed hes suffered depression in the past
After claiming to have had liposuction to slim down and achieve David's figure, Jack then added in a previous interview that his desire to have David’s lifestyle meant he can’t get a menial job to pay back his debts.

“I can’t spend thousands of pounds on clothes to look like David Beckham and then work in McDonalds, it doesn’t work,” he explained at the time.

David Beckham films daughter Harper riding her bike without stabilisers for the first time
A representative from Lucky Seven management told The Sun online: "Jack has exaggerated the amounts of money he has spent on his appearance to look like David Beckham.

"Jack has a few tv projects we are in talks with and Jack doesn't claim benefits.

"Jack is just fed up with being bullied by trolls on social media."

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BIT RICHJack Johnson who ‘spent £20k to look like David Beckham’ brags his ‘mild depression’ means taxpayers will always fund his lavish lifestyle and future plastic surgery
Jack 'Beckham' Johnson is planning a nose job, gastric band and face lift all at the taxpayer's expense

A MAN who claimed to have spent £20,000 on plastic surgery to look like David Beckham says taxpayers will pay for his next nose job... and the rest of his life.

But he's now changed track, and decided that he DOES want to look like the footballer ace - and that his transformation will be funded by the state.

He told The Sun Online: "I'm going to Poland soon to have work done to my face to look like him and taxpayers will be paying for it.

"Taxpayers are paying for my champagne lifestyle and will continue to pay because I have got depression.

"I was diagnosed with a very mild case of it, but depression is depression.

"Why should I work when you can have David Beckham's lifestyle by just staying home?"

Depression can be recognised as a disability if it has a 'long-term effect' on your day-to-day activity, as defined under the Equality Act 2010.

The Government defines 'normal day-to-day activity' as "something you do regularly in a normal day. This includes things like using a computer, working set times or interacting with people."

Jack told The Sun Online that he currently receives "£370-a-week Jobseeker's Allowance and Disability Living Allowance", plus his "£400 monthly rent paid" by the state.

With his saved up benefits, Jack has booked himself in to a clinic in Krakow to have a nose-job on 10th December, and also revealed he is going to have a non-surgical facelift.

He's paying for the procedures using backdated benefits that he claims were given to him after his money stopped due to a mix-up after he appeared on This Morning.

He explained: "I got back paid some money after my benefits got stopped about three months after I was on This Morning.

"People reported me as they thought now I'm famous I'm making loads of money.

"I didn't get any benefits for about four months in total.

"I'm back on them now and even laughing more as I got back paid £4,500."

And it seems the lump sum has gone some way to making the controversial young man feel a bit better.

He said: "I'm loving life again and this time will be a look-a-like.

Jack is determined to look like his idol David Beckham
"I'm even going to change my surname to Beckham by deed poll."

Jack, who claims he had a "breakdown three months ago" after his dad died, also plans to take his bid to be a new, younger version of Becks on to the pitch and has started playing with a local team.

Depression is not just a feeling of unhappiness or being a bit fed up for a few days - which is common and totally normal.

Those who are suffering from depression can suffer from an immense feeling of sadness that can last for weeks and maybe even months.

Everyone is different and the condition can manifest itself in different ways but is often described as a total disconnect from all feelings of happiness.

The NHS warns against trivialising depression as not a genuine health problem on it's website: "Some people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They're wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms."

He said: "Next year I'm booked in to have a gastric band. Then when I've lost the weight I can try to be a professional footballer."

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